The Canadian Lutheran Posts

July 2, 2009

Looking for Lutherans

At last count, there were some 400,000 Lutherans for which neither LCC nor ELCIC could account. LCC’s congregations in the Maritimes are hoping you can help bring that number down in Atlantic Canada. They want to contact Lutherans living in Atlantic Canada to connect them…

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July 2, 2009

Free Bible study materials

In light of what is happening in the US and also across mainline protestant denominations, the issue of same-sex marriage and homosexuality remains a “hot button” issue. Concordia Publishing House is offering a free downloadable resource to help facilitate a Biblically faithful discussion around these…

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July 2, 2009

We can get that cheaper for you!

If you are planning to send a mass mailing through Canada Post as ‘unaddresed ad mail’ in the next six months, please let Ian Adnams (communications@lutheranchurch.ca ) know. LCC’s volume is at a level where a lower rate can come into play and Canada Post…

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July 2, 2009

Ensuring history is preserved

A task force created by the 2008 LCC Convention has begun its work. Comprising Crystal Willie (Edmonton); Lorne Wirth (Regina) and Rev. Dr. Roger Winger (Kitchener) the Task Force on Cultural Properties and Archives will investigate the operation of LCC’s four archival collections and prepare…

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July 2, 2009

Auxiliary names new executive director

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – After prayerful consideration, the Board of Governors for the International Lutheran Laymen’s League has selected Bruce Wurdeman as the new Executive Director for Lutheran Hour Ministries. Wurdeman, who currently serves as LHM’s Director of United States Ministries, will take the reins…

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July 2, 2009

New servants for God’s people in LCC

WINNIPEG – During its teleconference meeting June 25, LCC’s Board of Directors issued two calls and appointed a volunteer missionary. To fill the mission executive position vacant since 2006 with the retirement of Dr. Leonard Harms, the board called Rev. Dr. Leonardo Neitzel to serve…

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